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Tuesday Lessons 5/19

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Tuesday 5/19
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 

Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling:for   corn   horn   born   cord   more   chore    tore   away    what  
Write your spelling words.  Write the vowels in red and the consonants in black.
Math:
Click on the link below to watch math lesson:Module 4, Lesson 12 Part 2 & 3
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l12?wchannelid=iskplvsuxv&wvideoid=4x1tguv6db
You will need a whiteboard and dry erase marker or paper and a pencil.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you wish for and why?
Include a topic sentence, at least three reasons and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  
Science:
https://mysteryscience.com/powers/mystery-2/animal-behavior-offspring-survival/139?code=MTQ1MzY5ODU&t=student

Why do the ducks always follow the mother duck?  Why is that important?

Monday Lessons 5/18

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Monday 5/18
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
Spelling: for   corn   horn   born   cord   more   chore    tore   away    what   
Pick at least four spelling words and write a sentence for each word. 
Include an adjective in each sentence. Remember, an adjective is a describing word like gigantic or funny.
Math:
Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 12 Part 1
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l12?wchannelid=iskplvsuxv&wvideoid=64lroyupt5
Before starting the lesson you will need:
40 small objects4 dimes and 10 pennies
Paper pencil 
White board and marker (optional)
Below the video there is a link to download the problem set for lesson 12.  You don’t have to print.  Just write the answers on paper. 
Writing: 
In your opinion, what is the best dessert?  Write a topic sentence, at least 3 reasons to support your answer and a conclusion.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again.

Friday Lessons 5/15

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Reading:Read at least one narrative (fiction) book on Kids a-z and answer the questions. 

GRAMMAR: Worksheets will be sent on Remind
Spelling:  car  star   far   chart   smart   part   yard   hard   four   boy   
Have a parent give you the spelling test on a seperate sheet of paper.  How did you do?
Math: Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 11 Part 3
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l11?wchannelid=255fv7gtpm&wvideoid=p64xnbnybk
You will need paper and a pencil.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
In your opinion, would a butterfly make a good pet?  Why or why not?  Write a topic sentence. GIve at least three reasons with a detail to support your opinion.


Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. 

Thursday Lessons 5/14

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Thursday 5/14
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 
Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)

Spelling:car  star   far   chart   smart   part   yard   hard   four   boy   
Write your spelling words in ABC order.
Math:
Click on the link to watch the math lesson Module 4, Lesson 11 Part 2
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l11?wchannelid=255fv7gtpm&wvideoid=g93gn6ufkm
You will need paper and a pencil.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
If you could be a butterfly for one whole day, what would you do?  Where would you go?  What would you eat?  Tell me at least 3 things that you would do.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.
Social Studies:
Interview an adult (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa) and ask them the following question:
In the past, how did you find information?

Now, ask yourself: How do we find information in the present (today)?
Think about how their answer is different than what we do in the present to find out information. Write your answer explaining the difference.

Wednesday Lessons 5/12

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Wednesday 5/13
Reading:
Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.

Watch the following video and then create a graphic organizer web to describe the setting of a story that you have read.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oVeIPZKsl1VNcQDC554BzkhLF-1n4yXg/view?usp=sharing
Spelling: car  star   far   chart   smart   part   yard   hard   four   boy   
Practice your spelling words in a fun way.  Use playdough, sidewalk chalk or legos.  Use whatever you have at home.  Be creative and have fun!
Math:
Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 11 Part 1
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l11?wchannelid=255fv7gtpm&wvideoid=irctwepwz7
Before starting the lesson you will need:40 small objects4 dimes and 10 penniesPaper pencil White board and marker (optional)

Below the video there is a link to download the problem set for lesson 11.  You don’t have to print.  Just write the answers on paper.
Writing:
Reread your writing from yesterday. 
Make sure all of your sentences start with capital letters and end with a punctuation mark.  Add at least 4 adjectives to help describe your writing better. 
Ex.Instead of just saying eggs, you could say tiny eggs or white eggs.  When you are done adding details and editing, read your writing to someone at your house!
Sight Words:
Have someone test you on your sight words.  Count how many sight words you read quickly.  Tell your teacher how many you read.


Tuesday Lessons 5/12

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Tuesday 5/12
Reading:
Read at least one informational book on kids a-z and answer the questions. 

Look for informational text features in the book you read. (bold print, picture captions, diagrams, headings.)
Spelling: car  star   far   chart   smart   part   yard   hard   four   boy   
Write as many words as you can using the ar spelling pattern.
Math:
Click on the link below to watch math lesson Module 4, Lesson 10 Part 3
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l10?wchannelid=xtslsozlcg&wvideoid=8f6isnwq3p
You will need paper and a pencil.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn
Writing:
Look at your butterfly life cycle pictures from yesterday and watch the video again if you need to.  Today you are going to write down complete sentences to describe the stages of the butterfly life cycle.  Use the following transition words:
First,
After that,
Then
Finally,
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone.  
Science:
Click on mystery science below:
https://mysteryscience.com/powers/mystery-1/animal-structures-survival/117?code=MTQ1MzY5ODU&t=student
Write: Why do you think birds have different beaks?

Monday Lessons 5/11

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Monday 5/11
I hope everyone had a Wonderful Mother’s Day!!
Reading:Read at least one book on Kids a-z (narrative) and answer the questions.
Spelling:car  star   far   chart   smart   part   yard   hard   four   boy   
Pick at least four spelling words and write a sentence for each word.  Include an adjective in each sentence. Remember, an adjective is a describing word like gigantic or funny.
Math:Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 10 Part 2
https://gm.greatminds.org/en-us/knowledge-for-grade-1-em-m4l10?wchannelid=xtslsozlcg&wvideoid=z08r7kx5yb
You will need paper and a pencil.
Optional: One lesson on Zearn

 
Writing: 
Watch the following video about the butterfly life cycle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4PgljcarTA
After watching it, draw 4 pictures to describe the butterfly life cycle and then explain it to an adult at your house. Do not lose your pictures! You will use them tomorrow for writing again.
Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. Put the words that were a bit slower in a separate pile and practice them again.

Friday Lessons 5/8

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Friday    5/08
Reading:Read at least one narrative (fiction) book on Kids a-z and answer the questions. 
Spelling:  right   light   fight   flight  might  new went  ask  are  put 
Have a parent give you the spelling test on a seperate sheet of paper.  How did you do?
Math: 
Click on the link below to watch the math lesson: Module 4, Lesson 10 Part 1
Lesson 10
Before starting the lessons you will need: Paper and pencil
White board and marker(optional)

Below the video there is a link to download the problem set.  You don’t have to print.  Just write the answers on paper.
Writing:Click on the link for the writing lesson.
Writing-adjectives

Sight Words:Practice your sight word flashcards with someone. 
Write a letter or make a card for your mom for Mother’s Day.  Thank her for all the wonderful things she does for you.  Its Mother’s Day on Sunday.